Plain-English translation of NCT03369821 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study is trying to understand why some children—even babies under one year old—develop type 1 diabetes so much earlier than most kids. By studying these rare cases and comparing them to children with other forms of early diabetes and healthy children, researchers hope to discover what causes the immune system to attack insulin-producing cells at such a young age. This knowledge could eventually lead to new ways to prevent or treat type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes usually develops in teenagers, but some infants get it in their first year of life. These extremely early cases are rare and may happen for different reasons than typical type 1 diabetes. Understanding what's different about these early cases could help doctors develop better prevention and treatment strategies for all ages.
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If you qualify, researchers will ask you to provide blood samples at one or more visits so they can study your immune cells and genes. For newly diagnosed infants, this might happen at your diagnosis or shortly after. Healthy children in the comparison group would provide a sample during a routine hospital visit (such as before a scheduled procedure). The study may also involve reviewing medical records and genetic test results you've already had.
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